Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints; Tuesday, April 17, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday April 17, 2018


Globe and Mail 

B.C. vows to block Alberta from restricting oil exports amid Trans Mountain spat
Running on empty: Foreign shipments of fuel to B.C. would ease pain of Alberta cuts to energy exports
B.C. Attorney general calls Alberta's proposed fuel-restriction bill a 'bluff'
Evacuation alert in B.C. interior widens as water levels 


CBC

Bill to limit oil exports to B.C. no bluff, Alberta energy minister says
1,200 patients 'high and dry' after two Chilliwack doctors lose medical licences
Anti-impaired driving program Alexa's Team grows to 2,400 officers
Drivers still owe $33M on Lower Mainland bridge tolls
Vision Vancouver demands action on political donation 'loophole'
'This is just the tip of the iceberg': 148 properties in Oliver under area under evacuation alert
Alberta's Bill 12 more about politics than practicalities, says energy expert, politician
Behind in chid support? You could lose your driver's licence
Mounties accused of pepper-spray assault won't face trial because of court delay


Vancouver Sun

Horgan finds enthusiasm for investing in bitumen refining
So, can Alberta Premier Rachel Notley actually turn off the energy tap to B.C."?
Morgane Oger is thinking about throwing her hat into Vancouver mayor's race
Support for Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion grows in B.C.: new poll
Health care waiting lists a 'whack-a-mole' game


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

B.C. to study West Shore College, with push from Mayor
Saanich eyes 3.07% property tax hike in 2018: police jobs could be cut


Victoria News

$33 million in unpaid bridge tolls, 7 months into free crossings
B.C. income assistance clients left on hold
David Eby calls Alberta's 'bluff' on pipeline restrictions


Global BC

Support for Trans Mountain expansion grows amidst pipeline dispute
Both Alberta and B.C. can  regulate pipelines .. just not the way they want to: expert
'We shouldn't be held to ransom': B.C. resident frustrated with Alberta pipeline battle
Call wait times for income and disability assistance will improve: BC government
B.C.'s Family Day officially moved to the third Monday in February
B.C. Legislation would allow ICBC to cancel driver's licence for unpaid child support
Vancouver City Council looks to allow permanent residents to vote


Georgia Straight

Kinder Morgan pipeline controversy proves need to shift course
Kinder Morgan's pipeline project is safe? Show me the science
Stop the presses - Naomi Klein and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation see eye to eye on Kinder Morgan
Canada calculates guaranteed minimum income costs as automation puts more jobs at risk of extinction


Vancouver Courier

ICBC could rip licence from family maintenance defaulters
Burnaby Greens want to end overseas political junkets if elected
Burnaby mayor and council chime in on pipeline squabble with Alberta
Transgender trailblazer considers run for Vancouver Mayor's chair


The Tyee

Pipeline battle escalates as Alberta prepares to turn off taps
Why Kinder Morgan's pipeline is DOA
Don't take the bait: Kinder Morgan is playing Canada

Miscellaneous


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